The Issues

In Illinois, we have rule of one: House Speaker Mike Madigan. Through a complex web of corruption, patronage and special interest cash, Madigan has tightened his grip on power in Illinois. Under his 45-year reign, Madigan and the politicians he controls have driven our state into a ditch with high unemployment, crushing taxes and a…

The Illinois Constitution mandates the General Assembly to pass a budget with spending that doesn’t exceed revenues – a balanced budget. Unfortunately, Illinois has not had a balanced budget since 2001. For the past 15 years, politicians in Springfield have borrowed money, dipped into pension funds, underfunded schools, and raised new taxes and fees to…

Politicians have recklessly spent our hard-earned tax dollars for decades. Property taxes are spiraling out of control and income taxes are on the verge of going up thanks to the carelessness of the politicians in Springfield. House Speaker Mike Madigan and company passed a massive 67 percent income tax hike in 2011, and they are…

Lindsay will help put an end to the mass exodus of jobs and businesses from Illinois. Our state should be open for businesses to create stable employment and good wages for all. With sporadic tax hikes, confusing regulations, and budget uncertainty, Springfield has not provided the stability and confidence that innovators and entrepreneurs need in…

Education is the most important thing we do as a community. Lindsay believes children are vital to the future success of our state. She will fight for increased school funding to bolster our public schools and build a strong education for our children. A ZIP code should not confine a child to a failing school….

Illinois has seen enough career politicians. House Speaker Mike Madigan has been in office for 45 years and served as speaker for more than 30 years. That’s wrong. With more years in office, entrenched politicians cozy up to special interests, accumulate more power and lose touch with their constituents. Term limits would be a step…

Elections should not be preordained. Voters should have a choice when they show up to the polls. Unfortunately, our current system allows politicians to draw the lines and select the constituents they “represent” in Springfield. Partisan consideration in legislative map-drawing disenfranchises many Illinoisans from electing someone who shares their values and maximizes House Speaker Mike…

The 2nd Amendment isn’t just about hunting and trap shooting. It’s about America’s first freedom – the inalienable right to self defense. The Founding Fathers enshrined the right to keep and bear arms in our Constitution because they knew a well-armed citizenry would be the last and most reliable line of defense of our lives,…

Agriculture is the backbone of Illinois’ economy. Whether it’s a John Deere dealership, a local feed store or a family farm, agriculture touches many sectors of Illinois’ economy. It creates tens of thousands of jobs, particularly in our farming communities such as Herscher, St. Anne and many more. Lindsay is a strong supporter of agriculture…

Our men and women in uniform put everything on the line to make sure we’re able to enjoy the luxuries and liberties of day-to-day life in America. We owe it to our veterans to make sure they have the resources they need to adjust back to citizen life, have full employment and enjoy a comfortable…